John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:19
Bathsheba therefore went unto King Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah ,.... She went from her own house to the palace; for she might not live at court; or however had an apartment to herself, from whence she went to the king with her suit in favour of Adonijah: and the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her ; upon her entrance into the presence chamber, in honour to her as a parent, he rose up from his throne, and made his obeisance to her, as a dutiful son: and sat... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 2:18
And Bathsheba said, well ,.... Very well spoken, the thing is good and right: I will speak for thee unto the king ; and use her interest with him, not seeing into his design, but pitying an unfortunate man. read more